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Senchal Lake

Twin hilltop reservoirs near Darjeeling, in a wildlife sanctuary beside one of the highest golf courses

Photo: PP Yoonus · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

Senchal Lake lies about 10 kilometres south-east of Darjeeling at 2,487 metres, on top of a hill, and is the main source of drinking water for the town. It is really a pair of lakes: North Senchal, built in 1910, and South Senchal, added in 1932. The lakes fall within the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary.

The same hilltop carries a golf course that ranks among the world's highest. Senchal is a favourite spot for picnics, and a tourist lodge on the hill provides rooms for visitors who want to stay.

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02 — About

Coming soon

We’re still writing about Senchal Lake: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.